11/02/2026
She thought he must know.
He had no idea anything was really wrong.
It’s one of the most common breakdowns I see in long-term relationships.
She’s signalling with silence, withdrawal, resentment, or burnout - but she’s also still doing everything.
Still pushing through. Still hoping he’ll notice.
Still too exhausted (or disheartened) to spell it out again.
Meanwhile, he’s assuming everything’s fine.
Because no one ever taught him how to read the space between the words.
How to spot when she’s not okay.
How to step toward her - before she disappears completely.
And here’s the truth:
This isn’t about blame.
It’s a two-way street.
She has to stop still-ponding - shoving it down, hardening, holding it all.
And he has to stop waiting for her to “get over it” and come back to him.
He has to learn how to notice.
And she has to learn how to speak, before she hits breaking point.
Because the real damage isn’t in the fight - it’s in the unspoken build-up that comes before it.
🎧 Ep 509: Inside Our Bedroom and Beyond
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6e1Kis2mvp3RSl4nb8uezf?si=a3f9b54e6c4443af